2: Does purchasing a house 100% cash seem like a good strategy for my available cash or is there something else I should be thinking about?

Sounds like this is your first time moving forward with the BRRRRR strategy.

It all boils down to finding a lender with a product that matches your investing strategy

One strategy to consider to boost the rental income is to rent out by the room. 

For example, Section 8 is a fantastic strategy where the local housing authority pays above market rents by bedroom count.

You are literally being given a guaranteed 8% return.

However, you can make certain properties work depending on your strategy, implementing creative financing strategies (seller financing if they have 100% equity usually), to keep your debt service lower.

That renovate, re-fi strategy isn't new. 

I will be discussing the growth of co-living investments and their potential to redefine urban living and real estate investment strategies in the nation.For those who don't know, co-living is a modern form of communal living where residents share living spaces while retaining private bedrooms.

Hi Arshiya,Typically a Hard Money Lender will look at your:Down Payment (assets/liquidity to put into down payment) - 20-30% for first time investorsProperty value and After Repair ValueRehab Plan and Timeline - detailed rehab plan with realistic timeline and budgetExperience - not necessary but helpsFinancial Strength - credit score, track recordsExit Strategy - how you plan to pay the loan off